Educators who went through the process of getting a teaching license in another state shouldn’t have to start over because they’ve moved, said Dena R. Crews, #TheSCEA President. “They’ve done the work already,” Crews said. “That needs to count for something.” #SCpol #SupportEducators #SouthCarolina
THe SCEA Educator Contract Discussions: Know Before You Sign April 13, 6PM Hickory Tavern 26774 Celanese Rd Rock Hill SC 29732
Members, we've heard you! #TheSCEA is coming to a city near you to discuss contracts. On Monday, April 13th we will be in #YorkCountySC at Hickory Tavern 6PM. Register here (form.jotform.com/260714429165...) #KnowYourWorth #KnowYourContract #KnowYourRights #SCEducators #SouthCarolinaEducators
Explainer of the merger to create what is now THE SCEA!
Archival letter of Mrs. Watson's profound work along with Superintendent J.G. McCracken
Ellen Carter Watson (left)
Robert Watson (left), Principal, Highland Elementary School with Mrs. Larcie Smith (center) Browning of Highland Elementary, and Dr. J.G. McCracken (right), District 7 Superintendent
🎉 On this day, we celebrate 58 glorious yrs of The South Carolina Education Association! 🎉 During the pivotal Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the Palmetto Education Association & the South Carolina Education Association answered the call to forge a new path creating #THESCEA. #CivilRights #Unity
The SCEA Educator Contract Discussions: Know Before You Sign. March 26 - Aiken March 30 - Columbia April 13 - York/Rock Hill April 16 - Florence April 20 - Charleston April 21 - Beaufort/Jasper April 23 - Anderson RSVP today at https://form.jotform.com/260714429165155
Members, we've heard you! #TheSCEA is coming to a city near you to discuss contracts before signing day on May 10th. RSVP today at form.jotform.com/260714429165... #KnowYourContract #SigningDay #SouthCarolina #SouthCarolinaEducators
The SCEA's SCENE Presents: Bingo Night Sat., May 2, 2026, 6pm The SCEA Headquarters 2999 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169 Entry Fee: $10/person, includes 2 bingo boards RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/BeSCENEBingoNite
Let's Get the Party Started, Members of #TheSCEA! The Association's SCENE (#SouthCarolina's Early & Noble Educators) cordially invites you to a fun evening of prizes, socializing, and more in honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek!
RSVP here: tinyurl.com/BeSCENEBingo...
#BeSCENE #BingoNight
#TheSCEA is here for educators in every capacity, especially for South Carolina’s librarians and media specialists. Here’s to supporting our learning community! 🌟 #ReadingIsFUNdamental
Learn more today at thescea.org/join #YouBelongInAUnion #LifeIsBetterInAUnion #UnionStrong #StrongerTogether
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What makes #TheSCEA profoundly unique is our unwavering support for those passionate to serve within our public schools. From high school students to retirees, we're shaping education 🎓🌟. Not even a tornado 🌪️ could derail another successful #EducatorsRising Spring Conference. #EdRising
Thanks WLTX News19 for covering H.B. Rhame Elementary School's #ReadAcrossAmerica event. #TheSCEA enjoyed our visit celebrating literacy through this @neatoday.bsky.social initiative to help spread the joy of reading! www.wltx.com/video/news/e...
South Carolina AM 🌙🌴 LE Association for Middle Level Education
We had a fantastic time at South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education conference! ✨🎉 If there's a conference you'd like us to attend, comment below or send us a message today. #TheSCEA would love to be at your next event. #SCAMLE #ConferenceFun #SupportingEducators
The SCEA Spring Conference March 6-7, 2026 Transforming Education: From Equity to Excellence March 6 (7 PM) | March 7 (9 AM - 4 PM) The SCEA headquarters | 2999 Sunset Blvd. | West Columbia, SC 29169 Registration closes February 27, 2026 https://form.jotform.com/260335245706151
🚨 Attention! Registration is still open for the #SpringConference
Sign up today at form.jotform.com/260335245706... and don't miss out on all the exciting events and opportunities #TheSCEA has in store for you. 🎉
#DontMissOut #Opportunities #Networking
The SCEA Spring Conference March 6-7, 2026 Transforming Education: From Equity to Excellence March 6 (7PM) | March 7 (9AM - 4 PM) The SCEA Headquarters | 2999 Sunset Blvd. | West Columbia, SC 29169 Registration closes February 27 Members - Free | Non-Members - $25
Registration is now open for the Spring Conference! Sign up today at thescea.org/2026SpringConference so you don't miss out on all the exciting events and opportunities #TheSCEA has in store for you. #SpringConference #TransformingEducation #FromEquityToExcellence
🌟🚍 Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! 🚍🌟
Let's thank school bus drivers for their hard work, safety, and commitment to South Carolina's students every day. Thank you for keeping our state's most precious cargo safe and with care.
We appreciate you! 🎉👏 #LoveTheBus #TheSCEA
There's still time to sign-up for the spring conference. You do not want to miss what #TheSCEA has in store for you. Go to thescea.org/2026SpringConference and register today #TransformingEducation #FromEquityToExcellence #SouthCarolinaEducators
The SCEA & CHS Hotline present: I.C.E. RESPONSE & KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS for Educators & Administrators. Scan QR code to RSVP for locations or visit tinyurl.com/educatorsession
Join #TheSCEA and the Charleston Immigrant Community as we share how ICE has been showing up nationwide and in the Lowcountry -- and talk about how we can keep our students and ourselves safe. RSVP now at tinyurl.com/educatorsession
Crews says free breakfast is critical to student success, with proven benefits for families. #TheSCEA strongly supports the investments but urges lawmakers to do more for education support professionals (ESPs). #PublicEducation #SCpol
@wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social, thanks for the opportunity to speak on this. “They can't focus on their school work because their stomachs are growling and they haven't been able to have a meal before they come to school," Dena Crews, #TheSCEA President said. #SCpol www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Happy Thanksgiving Visit Us at thescea.org or cewl.us
🦃Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at #TheSCEA and CEWL (Center for Educator Wellness and Learning)! We are thankful for every educator in #SouthCarolina working to transform the lives of our students. Visit us at cewl.us or thescea.org/join #BeCEWL 🍂
Happy Substitute Educators Day
Today is Substitute Educators Day during American Education Week! 🍎✏️ #TheSCEA would like for us all to thank substitute educators who play a vital role in maintaining continuity and stability in our schools. 🙌 #SubstituteEducatorsDay #AmericanEducationWeek #AEW2025 #ThankYouSubstitutes
Happy Education Support Professionals Day #WeLoveOurESPs
It’s ESP Day! Thank you to all the education support professionals who keep our schools running smoothly ❤️ That's why #TheSCEA strongly supports the ESP Bill of Rights to advocate for better pay, benefits, and working conditions. Learn more now at www.nea.org/espbillofrights #WeLoveOurESPs #AEW2025
In 1906, Congress granted @neatoday.bsky.social unique status as a federally chartered entity to “elevate the character and advance...the profession of teaching; and to promote...education.” 119+ years later, NEA and its affiliates (like #TheSCEA) continue to do that and more. #SCpol #PublicEdStrong
Celebrate American Education Week! #AEW2025
🎉✨Happy #AmericanEducationWeek! 🎉✨ Each year, during the week before Thanksgiving, we celebrate our public schools that are powered by dedicated educators who help students learn, thrive, and succeed. Learn more and participate today at nea.org/AmericanEducationWeek #AEW2025 #WeLoveOurESPs #TheSCEA
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South Carolina's in-person delegation comprised of students, faculty, and staff. We are proud that at least half of the state’s HBCUs were there (Morris College, Voorhees University, Benedict College, and Claflin University)
Group pic of the entire participants at the recent summit in Atlanta.
#TheSCEA was honored to participate in such a powerful space during the 2025 @neatoday.bsky.social HBCU Summit where our country's 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities were able to unite, strategize, build, and rise together. #NEAHBCUSummit #BlackEducators #HBCUPride #StillWeRise
Image of a maroon and gold banner with the words "Live. Learn. Lead" and Winthrop University's emblem. With a screen projector that says Circle of Hope - Advancing Youth Well-Being and Stronger Schools: A South Carolina Overview by CERRA and Empowering Youth SC. Dr. Lindsey Yearta from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) is behind a podium soon to present SC data related on the matter.
Hope Requires Action. South Carolina Can Lead The Way. Join Empowering Youth SC is making hope visible by: Investing in school-based peer intervention programs. Mandating early intervention & mental health education. Being an advocate for organizations paving the way to a brighter future.
While I breathe, I hope which is South Carolina's mantra shown on the LED screen projector with five panelists sitting in front of it. From left to right is Eric Workman (Hope Squad CEO who joined August 2025; Read more on Erich at https://www.hopesquad.com/community-stories/hope-squad-welcomes-eric-workman-as-president-ceo), Dr. Erin Forbes (Regional Director of School and Community Outreach at Hope Squad), Devin Duncan (Community Outreach youth liaison at Hope Squad), Dr. Jim Rex and Larry Lawrence from Christopher’s Hope Foundation
QR codes from the coordinators of the Circle of Hope 11.07.2025 event saying "Today's event is supported by: Christopher's Hope Foundation at christophershope.org, Empowering Youth SC at empoweringyouthsc.org, Hope Squad at hopesquad.com, and Winthrop University at winthrop.edu
#TheSCEA had the privilege of attending the #CircleofHope event at Winthrop University where education stakeholders, nonprofits, and policymakers gathered to advance youth well-being and stronger schools. #YouthWellbeing #CommunitySupport #SchoolSafety #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #SCpol
🚸📚🚌 It's National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌📚🚸
At #TheSCEA, we want to thank all of South Carolina's dedicated school bus drivers for their hard work and commitment in keeping our children safe every day.
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #SouthCarolina #ChildSafety #PedestrianSafety #SharedResponsibility
National Custodian Appreciation Day October 2 Thank you to the incredible custodial teams working behind the scenes to keep schools and buildings across South Carolina clean, safe, and running smoothly.
🌟 Today is #NationalCustodianAppreciationDay! 🌟
#TheSCEA wants to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible custodians working hard behind the scenes to keep schools and buildings across #SouthCarolina clean and safe every day. We appreciate all that you do! 👏🧹🧼❤️
Staff from The SCEA headquarters wear orange in honor of #OrangeShirtDay.
A member organizer of The SCEA wears orange in honor of #OrangeShirtDay
A staff person of The SCEA wears orange in honor of #OrangeShirtDay
A staff person of The SCEA wears orange in honor of #OrangeShirtDay
Today, September 30th, is #OrangeShirtDay. #TheSCEA commemorates the residential school experience of Native survivors and honoring the children who never returned home. We stand with survivors and their families to witness, respect, support their healing journey. #EveryChildMatters #TeachTruth
#TheSCEA has three school board candidate forums left in #SpartanburgCounty.
District Five (includes Duncan, Lyman, parts of Greer/Moore/Reidville, Startex, Tucapau Mills, Wellford): 6pm TODAY at the Duncan Event Center. RSVP at mobilize.us/neasc/event/834848 to submit your question now. #SCpol
Members of The SCEA do work within their committee on human and civil rights.
Members of The SCEA do committee work within teaching & learning
Members of The SCEA do committee work related to promotion of the United Education Profession
Members of The SCEA meet within their committee related to education support professionals.
Committee Day at #TheSCEA this weekend was a great success! Stay tuned for committee reports arriving soon. If you'd like to serve on a committee, send us a message today! Find more information at thescea.org/state-committees #GetInvolved #TheSCEACommitteeDay
Tabitha Brown stands behind The SCEA table at SCABSE Leadership Academy Saturday 09/20/2025
Dreher High Color Guard changing of the colors
Materials from 2025 SCABSE Leadership Academy. Participants were given a copy of the keynote speaker, Dr. Shawn Foster, book entitled Knee Deep.
Dr. Shawn Foster on stage discussing his book and expressing the importance of showing up
#TheSCEA was honored to participate in the South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators Leadership Academy yesterday. A special thanks to Dr. Shawn Foster, Orangeburg County School District Superintendent, the 2026 Superintendent of the Year for a powerful keynote. #SCABSELeadershipAcademy
Flier on a teal/blue background that has CEWL Conversations on the top center then below that Know Your Rights. It then shows the panelist for the evening who are the following: Dena Crews - The SCEA President Dee Murph - The SCEA Member Advocate Al Nickles - The SCEA Attorney August 20 from 6-7PM Live on Facebook.com/TheSCEA
Know Your Rights A back-to-school event focused on the Educator Assistance Act and other important information educators should know. Wednesday, August 20 6-7PM Live on Facebook.com/TheSCEA
📚✨ Educators, Welcome Back! ✨📚
To provide clarity on the Educator Assistance Act, join us for #CEWLConversations next week as we discuss this bill and any other questions you may have.
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#Educators #BackToSchool #TheSCEA #EducatorSupport #KnowYourRights
